CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 26
District of Columbia · District of Columbia · 2,341 residents · 0.813 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest household income in DC#492 US$250,001#11highest old in DC47.8 yrs#16highest home value in DC#1837 US$1,320,600#29lowest low rent burden in DC28.4%TRACT SHAPE · District of Columbia, DC
The short version
Census Tract 26 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 15% since 2020. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,320,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 128% more than the District of Columbia median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,341
−15%since 2020
from 2,746 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,879 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 3,378 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+19%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$250,001
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $191,484 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$115,470
+48%since 2020
from $78,033 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+5%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Public administration4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Information1.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade1.4%
Education & health services1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,320,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $973,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,721
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,620 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+4%since 2020
from 5.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(1,004)
Black43.6%(1,197)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(398)
Asian4.4%(122)
Other0.9%(25)
Diversity Score81.7%(2,242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(914)
Black47.6%(1,114)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(226)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other3.2%(76)
Diversity Score76.3%(1,787)
Diversity Score
76
−7%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 31.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.6%
+30.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
14.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,320,600, and the typical rent is about $1,721 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 80.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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